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SOMA 250 mg is effective in relieving the discomfort that is associated with painful musculoskeletal conditions.
SOMA 250 mg has other benefits, including less drowsiness*, that allows you to take the medication and go about
your daily physical activities. Make sure to talk to your doctor about SOMA 250 mg.

SOMA 250 mg has less drowsiness than SOMA® 350 mg. In fact, in clinical research, 87% of patients who took
SOMA 250 mg did not report drowsiness.

TOTAL N=548

* Versus SOMA 350 mg.
86.7% of backache patients did not report drowsiness when taking SOMA 250 mg. Of those that did report it,
the majority described their sleepiness as mild or moderate.

Side effects are a common reason why many patients discontinue their treatments
early. The better these effects can be managed, the easier it is to follow a treatment
plan. With SOMA 250 mg, in clinical trials, the most common side effects were drowsiness, headache and dizziness.
Most of those who experienced side
effects found them to be mild. Be sure to talk to your doctor about the benefits and side effects of SOMA 250 mg.

SOMA® (carisoprodol) is approved for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions such as backache.

Important Safety Information

Most common side effects of SOMA include drowsiness, dizziness, and headache.

Since SOMA may cause drowsiness and/or dizziness in some patients, avoid taking SOMA before engaging in potentially hazardous tasks, like driving an automobile or operating machinery.

While taking SOMA, avoid alcoholic beverages or other drugs that may make you drowsy or dizzy, such as antihistamines, tranquilizers, and sedatives.

SOMA should be used for short periods (up to two to three weeks). It has not been shown to work when taken for longer periods. Cases of dependence, withdrawal, and abuse have been reported with prolonged use.

Make sure your doctor is aware of all the other drugs you may be taking, regardless of whether these are prescription or nonprescription.

If you're still experiencing musculoskeletal pain after you stop treatment with SOMA 250, tell your doctor.

Only your doctor can tell if SOMA is right for you. SOMA is available by prescription only.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.